Tye-Dye Cake Recipe 🎨🍰
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Prep Time: 3 hours (includes cooling time)
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Description:
This Tye-Dye Cake recipe is a delightful concoction I stumbled upon in a magazine, and let me tell you, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes! With its vibrant colors and diverse flavors, it’s the perfect centerpiece for kids’ parties or any “artsy” themed gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 20 drops red food coloring
- 20 drops yellow food coloring
- 20 drops blue food coloring
- 1/8 teaspoon cherry extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups white frosting
- Colored sugar, sprinkles, or candy for decoration
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans or line the bottoms with parchment paper. |
| 2 | In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer on low speed, combine the white cake mix, egg whites, vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 cups of water. Beat for about 30 seconds until well blended. |
| 3 | Increase the mixer speed to high and beat the batter for an additional 2 minutes until it becomes smooth and fluffy. |
| 4 | Divide the batter equally into four separate bowls. |
| 5 | Stir the red food coloring and cherry extract into one bowl of batter until the color is evenly distributed. |
| 6 | In another bowl of batter, mix the yellow food coloring and almond extract until well combined. |
| 7 | Leave the third bowl of batter white. |
| 8 | Add blue food coloring to the fourth bowl and stir until the batter turns a vibrant shade of blue. |
| 9 | Alternately spoon the different colored batters into the prepared cake pans, creating layers of color. |
| 10 | Once all the batter is in the pans, lightly swirl them together with a spoon to create a marbled effect. Be careful not to over-swirl, or the colors may become muddy. |
| 11 | Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 12 | Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. |
| 13 | Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving dish and spread 1 cup of white frosting evenly over the top. |
| 14 | Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer. |
| 15 | Use the remaining frosting to coat the top and sides of the cake, creating a smooth finish. |
| 16 | Finally, let your creativity shine by decorating the cake with colored sugar, sprinkles, or your favorite candies. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 526.6
- Total Fat: 19.3g
- Saturated Fat: 3.3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 442.8mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 85.5g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugars: 71.6g
- Protein: 2.9g
This Tye-Dye Cake is not only a visual masterpiece but also a delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Perfect for any occasion, it’s sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. So roll up your sleeves, grab your mixing bowls, and let’s get baking! 🎉🍰
